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Dan Smith: Now we will assess the medial and
lateral collateral ligaments. To assess the medial
collateral ligament, we will perform the valgus stress
test. In this test we abduct the hip and flex the
knee to proximally 30 degrees to remove the effected
joint capsule an medial knee stability. With one hand
cup underneath the lateral aspect of the joint line
and the other hand on the anterior aspect of the
ankle, then with your distal hand, create a valgus
stress on that medial compartment assessing for the
integrity of the ligament.